DeLaRosa casts Yes vote on HB3275 mandating CPR, emergency plans for Illinois school athletics

Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa (D-42nd) supported HB3275, legislation compelling CPR and cardiac emergency readiness for Illinois school athletics. As recorded by the Illinois House, the vote occurred during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026. The House approved the measure unanimously, 115-0.

The bill's official text describes its purpose: "SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE."

The following summary is drawn directly from the official bill and may include explanations for clarity.

HB3275 requires all paid school head coaches and chief sponsors engaged in interscholastic athletics to obtain and maintain certification in CPR, first aid, and AED operation per national emergency cardiovascular benchmarks. It further requires both public districts and private institutions to implement a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP), conforming to standards established by the American Heart Association, Project ADAM, or equivalent bodies. The CERP must include emergency procedures, a list of AED locations at school and event sites, ongoing training for personnel, formation of a specific response team, and mandatory annual cardiac drills involving local EMS. The legislation becomes effective Jan. 1, 2025.

The legislative record reflects 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs' for HB3275.

DeLaRosa earned her BS degree from DePaul University.

A member of the Democratic Party, DeLaRosa was elected to represent Illinois’ 42nd House District in 2025, succeeding former Rep. Terra Costa Howard.

In Illinois, legislation advances through a multi-step legislative process. This process begins with a bill’s introduction in either the House or Senate, proceeds to committee consideration, floor discussion and votes by both chambers, and then to the governor’s desk for decision. The General Assembly meets biennially, and while legislators regularly introduce thousands of bills per session, only a minority ultimately become law.